What horse racing was on 29 December 2023?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 December 2023: Deauville (FR) (9 races), Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Deauville (FR) in France; Doncaster, Kelso and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 29 December 2023?

Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2023?

Outright favourites won 13 of 42 on 29 December 2023 (31.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £30.92 — a loss of £11.08. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Aghmorough Bridge (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:10 Get In The Game Racing Maiden Hurdle at Limerick.

What was the feature race on 29 December 2023?

The feature race was the 1:45 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Grangeclare West (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2023?

The first race was the 11:55 Ace.Odds Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 7:30 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 29 December 2023

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45 races were run across 6 meetings on 29 December 2023: Deauville (FR), Doncaster, Kelso, Leopardstown, Limerick and Southwell (AW).

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 187/10

12:55 Prix de Pennedepie (Claimer) (4yo+) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 8 ran
1. 17. Let There Be Rock (FR)54/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Antoine Subias · T: P De Chevigny
2. 28. Munaadram (FR)7/2
3. 36. Sweetest Thing (FR)13/1
4. 62. Mon Ricin (FR)2/1 fav
1:25 Prix de Manneville (Handicap) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 10 ran
1. 19. La Barillette (FR)22/5Won by a head · J: Theo Bachelot · T: Jeremy Da Silva
2. 21. Bazoques (FR)79/10
3. 33. Yes Zara (FR)25/1
4. 66. Vega Of Saints (IRE)8/5 fav
1:55 Prix de Soignoles (Claimer) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 10 ran
1. 14. Michelangelo (FR)187/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hugo Besnier · T: M Brasme
2. 22. Hayejohn (FR)4/5 fav
3. 39. Miss Mai Tai (GB)9/1
2:29 Prix de Danestal (Claimer) (2yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 12 ran
1. 13. Miss Woo Woo (GB)54/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mme Maryline Eon · T: Francois Monfort
2. 27. Call The Shots (GB)51/10
3. 313. Pretty Berry (FR)11/1
4. 36. Baileys Topaze (FR)44/5
5. 104. Snow Ghost (FR)11/5 fav
3:04 Prix de Martainville (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 14. Sir Chartwell (FR)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Ronan Thomas · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 212. More Dream (FR)56/10
3. 31. Mia Grande (IRE)24/1
3:39 Prix d'Epreville (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 12. Unigena (FR)57/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: R Le Dren Doleuze
2. 28. Pebblesshinybright (IRE)71/10
3. 33. Rue Custine (FR)55/1
4. 74. Grand Lili (FR)23/10 fav
4:14 Prix de la Bourdonniere (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 14 ran
1. 110. Lucas Trezy (FR)142/10Won by a nose · J: Anthony Crastus · T: Mme Laura Hebrard De Veyrinas
2. 24. Step Morning (FR)17/5 fav
3. 311. Mykan (FR)10/1
4:49 Prix de la Vallee de Mayeux (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 16 ran
1. 115. Grand Leon (FR)165/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Augustin Madamet · T: J Planque
2. 211. Tytan (FR)9/1
3. 310. Bob La Bidouille (FR)66/10
4. 106. Illustre Bere (FR)51/10 fav
5:25 Prix de la Cour du Bosc (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 16 ran
1. 19. Antaios (FR)51/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Hugo Lebouc · T: E Leray
2. 25. Morning Spirit (FR)37/10 fav
3. 33. Chonburi (GB)66/10

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

11:55 Ace.Odds Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 84y · 3 ran
1. 13. Fabuleux Du Clos (FR)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Simon West
2. 22. Jaytee (GB)5/6 fav
12:30 La-Z-Boy At KC Sofas Fillies' Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 10 ran
1. 13. Ezmerellda (IRE)5/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Alan King
2. 28. Ruler Of The River (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Love True (FR)5/1
4. F9. Therapist (GB) · fell13/8 fav
1:05 Always Trying Racing Syndicate Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 78y · 5 ran
1. 15. Chanceux (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Brendan Powell · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 22. Parisencore (FR)3/1
3. 33. Ukantango (IRE)4/1
4. 41. Onemorefortheroad (GB)9/4 fav
1:40 KC Sofas Doncaster Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 115y · 8 ran
1. 15. Limerick Lace (IRE)13/8 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 27. La Renommee (FR)50/1
3. 36. Carole's Pass (FR)28/1
2:15 kcsofas.co.uk British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 88y · 11 ran
1. 13. Bhaloo (IRE)5/6 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Montecam (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Parade Away (IRE)11/4
2:45 Download The Racing App Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 214y · 6 ran
1. 13. Erne River (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Nick Kent
2. 25. One More Fleurie (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Dreaming Blue (GB)4/1
4. 42. Twinjets (IRE)1/2 fav
3:20 Try The Racing App Today Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 4 ran
1. 11. Rewired (GB)10/3Won by 6½ lengths · J: Luke Scott · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 23. Wholeofthemoon (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 34. East End Girl (GB)5/2

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Kelso Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:10 Belhaven Brewery Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 6 ran
1. 11. Great Pepper (FR)Evens favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Charlotte Jones · T: James Moffatt
2. 28. To Chase A Dream (GB)5/4
3. 37. Beat The Boum (GB)25/1
12:45 Slainte Mhath Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 151y · 8 ran
1. 13. Imaginary Dragon (FR)9/2Won by 9½ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 22. Hashtag Boum (FR)10/3
3. 36. Kingston Bridge (IRE)15/2
4. 58. So Many Roads (GB)3/1 fav
1:20 Visit Kelso In 2024 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 14y · 5 ran
1. 14. Traprain Law (FR)1/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Duty Calls (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Ganapathi (FR)17/2
1:55 Children's Immunology Trust Supporting CHAS Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 70y · 5 ran
1. 12. Young Buster (IRE)13/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 24. Gentleman De Mai (FR)9/4
3. 31. Imperial Merlin (IRE)9/2
2:28 Every Race Live On Racing TV Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 25y · 7 ran
1. 14. Atlantic Dancer (IRE)9/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Bruce Lynn · T: N W Alexander
2. 21. Ip Up (FR)11/4 fav
3. 35. Similar Story (IRE)10/3
3:02 Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 9 ran
1. 15. Dream Boy (GB)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Sam Coltherd · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 212. Walk On Quest (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 39. Isholo Du Vivien (FR)20/1
3:32 AJA Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 39y · 6 ran
1. 12. Rath An Iuir (IRE)5/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Mr Nick Orpwood · T: Rose Dobbin
2. 21. Just Don't Know (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Camp Belan (IRE)3/1 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:00 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 5f 70y · 12 ran
1. 111. Galon De Vauzelle (FR)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: P J O'Hanlon · T: P J Rothwell
2. 214. Soloman Lane (GB)11/1
3. 37. Harvey's Quay (IRE)10/1
12:35 Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Ballyburn (IRE)2/9 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Cleatus Poolaw (GB)6/1
3. 31. Apple's Of Bresil (FR)4/1
1:10 BeattheBank.ie Irish EBF Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Jetara (IRE)5/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Pink In The Park (IRE)28/1
3. 32. Risk Belle (FR)13/8 fav
1:45 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 100y · 6 ran
1. 15. Grangeclare West (IRE)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Corbetts Cross (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 34. Flooring Porter (IRE)3/1
2:20 Matheson Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. State Man (FR)4/7 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Impaire Et Passe (FR)7/4
3. 34. Echoes In Rain (FR)18/1
2:55 Timeless Sash Windows Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Champagne Admiral (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Michael O'Sullivan · T: P A Fahy
2. 25. Waterford Whispers (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Yeats Star (IRE)10/1
4. 612. Linden Arden (IRE)10/11 fav
3:25 Plusvital Flat Race Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Jalon D'oudairies (FR)9/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr H C Swan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Redemption Day (GB)11/10 fav
3. 310. Switch From Diesel (IRE)28/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

12:20 Geary's Garage Veterans Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 5 ran
1. 15. R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE)5/4 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Mark McDonagh · T: Sean O O'Brien
2. 23. Fiveaftermidnight (IRE)5/1
3. 32. The Dabbler (IRE)10/3
12:55 Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 11 ran
1. 16. Bushmans Pass (IRE)16/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 21. Rolly Bowley Boy (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Baldur's Gate (IRE)5/1
1:30 QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. Your Honor (IRE)9/2 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Gavin Brouder · T: J A Nash
2. 24. Luminous Light (GB)5/1
3. 39. Mercury Mission (GB)12/1
2:05 Parkway Shopping Centre Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 17. Starman (FR)14/1Won by a short head · J: James O'Sullivan · T: Anthony McCann
2. 21. Splashing Out (IRE)Evens fav
3. 36. Clodders Dream (GB)6/1
2:35 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 111. Thegraveyardbookie (IRE)14/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Conor McNamara · T: E McNamara
2. 210. On Lovers Walk (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Iceberg Theory (IRE)2/1 fav
3:10 Get In The Game Racing Maiden Hurdle (In Memory Of Andrew McNamara) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 110. Aghmorough Bridge (IRE)50/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Simon Torrens · T: William P Murphy
2. 22. Carlas Big Jim (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Le Fanu (IRE)28/1
4. 87. Marciano (IRE)7/4 fav
3:42 QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 17. Another Ocana (IRE)9/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: E Walsh · T: L J Archdeacon
2. 212. I'm For Home (IRE)22/1
3. 36. Young Fitzy (IRE)14/1
4. 71. Johngus (IRE)9/4 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

4:00 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 17. Al Suil Eile (FR)14/1Won by a neck · J: Laura Pearson · T: Shaun Harris
2. 22. King Of York (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 39. Revoquable (GB)4/1
4:30 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 14. David's Diva (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Gina Mangan · T: Rod Millman
2. 28. Daafy (USA)11/1
3. 35. Camacho Star (IRE)10/3 fav
5:00 BetMGM: It's Showtime Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 8 ran
1. 12. Leap Day (GB)13/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Gold Aura (GB)2/1
3. 35. Rocklyn (IRE)9/1
5:30 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 8 ran
1. 19. Good Morning Alex (GB)28/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Farragher · T: David & Nicola Barron
2. 25. Jazzy Angel (GB)9/2
3. 32. Glistening Nights (FR)2/1 fav
6:00 Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 15y · 10 ran
1. 17. Oneforthegutter (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Ian Williams
2. 211. Heathen (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3. 36. Graphite (FR)9/2
6:30 Find More Big Deals At BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 11. Hiya Maite (GB)5/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Roy Bowring
2. 22. Above (FR)22/1
3. 23. Strong Johnson (IRE)11/1
7:00 Build Your Acca With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 17. Tyke (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Callum Hutchinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 29. Nammos (GB)11/1
3. 36. Airshow (GB)40/1
7:30 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 17. Rusheen Boy (GB)4/9 favWon by a neck · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Julia Feilden
2. 212. Nevzilla (IRE)100/1
3. 35. Toptime (GB)9/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites13 of 42 won31.0% · 42 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA loss of £11.08Staked £42.00, returned £30.92 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAghmorough Bridge (IRE) 50/1The 3:10 Get In The Game Racing Maiden Hurdle at Limerick
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Deauville (FR)	1	9	9	—
Doncaster	2	7	7	—
Kelso	3	7	7	—
Leopardstown	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	2	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	3	6	8	1 of 4 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 29 December 2023?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 December 2023: Deauville (FR) (9 races), Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Deauville (FR) in France; Doncaster, Kelso and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 29 December 2023?: Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2023?: Outright favourites won 13 of 42 on 29 December 2023 (31.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £30.92 — a loss of £11.08. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Aghmorough Bridge (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:10 Get In The Game Racing Maiden Hurdle at Limerick.
What was the feature race on 29 December 2023?: The feature race was the 1:45 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Grangeclare West (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2023?: The first race was the 11:55 Ace.Odds Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 7:30 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes at Southwell (AW).